Some hydrangeas can also be cut down to the ground to protect them from winter weather, while others need a more gentle approach where pruning is done in a staggered way over years -- both of these, ...

Plant panicle hydrangeas in full sun and prune in early spring to promote more blooms. Smooth hydrangeas thrive in moist, ...

Hydrangea bushes flowering in a garden on a sunny day - Svechkova Olena/Shutterstock With so many beautiful varieties and colors, hydrangeas are a staple plant in many gardens. However, to ensure ...

Hydrangeas don't need much pruning the first couple of years after planting. Some hydrangeas need very little pruning at all. But there are times you need to thin out a hydrangea bush that has become ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most ubiquitous plants across America thanks to their variety, versatility, and sturdiness, but even they are susceptible to frost.

I live in the Lehigh Valley. In May of this year, I’ll be having some home renovations done that will require the removal of some 20-year-old hydrangea bushes. Rather than discard them, I’ve found ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

I know this is not the typical time to prune hydrangeas, but because the entire plant looks dead, can I prune it some? Also, do you have any ideas for a very large oak tree that has a lot of mistletoe ...

Hydrangeas thrive in spots with morning sun and afternoon shade, so avoid planting them in all-day sun or deep shade. Avoid overhead watering and soggy conditions—wet leaves from irrigation sprayers ...

I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early ...